If there were any logic to our language, power could be a dirty word. Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer posits that the idea of power goes against most people’s idea that the world is a just and fair place. “It violates their basic belief that people can get ahead just on the basis of their hard […]
A newly graduated business student secured a six-month internship at a global bank. Historically, this bank has converted about half of their interns from this area to full-time. How can she maximize her chances of being part of the successful 50%? Should she also continue her full-time job search in the meantime? How can she […]
You recently accepted a new job offer, and you can’t wait to start. After a necessary between-jobs vacation, you’re ready for your first day. Setting yourself up for success at your new company doesn’t stop with your offer letter: Accepting an offer is just the beginning. Whether you are starting a new job at a […]
“In most of us, by the age of thirty, the character has set like plaster, and will never soften again.” That quote was made famous by Harvard psychologist William James in his 1890 book The Principles of Psychology, and is believed to be the first time modern psychology introduced the idea that one’s personality becomes […]
If you don’t have an Instagram account, you might want to consider setting one up — especially if you’re in the market for a new job. Cameron Laker, CEO of the recruitment solutions company Mindfield, tells Business Insider that organizations are starting to use Instagram as a platform to display company culture. He encourages job […]
Whether you are presenting a project to your company, an eBay re-seller, launching a new investment fund, or hawking fighter jets to the government, you need the same basic skills to be a sales leader. To win the bid and seal the contract, just follow this roadmap. This 7-step plan is failproof. 1. Know your […]
You’re bored out of your mind and can’t see an obvious next step within your current employer. You might be stuck behind an ungrateful boss, or perhaps you’ve just been doing the same job too long. No matter the details, that feeling of “being stuck” saps your energy and makes you feel like there is no hope […]
I thought it was about time I wrote a bestseller, but couldn’t come up with any very good ideas. Then I realised that I didn’t have to. I could hitch a ride on Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” It’s a great book, but Covey only covered half the topic. He talks about […]
I recently came across a Pantene ad that went viral in June. Besides highlighting the flawless and beautiful hair of the actresses, it features multiple situations where women unnecessarily say “sorry” — a verbal tic that, for many women, has become entrenched in everyday conversation. In scene after scene of the ad, women are shown apologizing for a series of […]
The ubiquity of email means that everyone in business, from lords of finance to programmers who dream in code, needs to write intelligently. By using simple, clear, precise language, and following a few other basic writing rules, you can become a better communicator and improve the prospects for your career. “Clarity is the most important […]